South Africa’s government locked in budget stand-off
The budget stand-off is unprecedented in South Africa, which has been ruled by a grand coalition since July when Ramaphosa’s African National Congress partnered with nine other parties after failing to win an outright majority for the first time since the fall of apartheid.

South Africa, Climate Agreement and Developing Nations

The US Has Withdrawn From a Climate Agreement That Helps Developing Nations, South Africa Says
UK Says South Africa Climate Pact to Proceed Without US
 · 8hAnadolu Agency
AI for sustainable development priority in South Africa’s G20 presidency: President

South Africa, white rhinos and Tanzania

South Africa records 16% drop in rhino poaching last year
 · 17hThe Citizen on MSN
18 South African white rhinos get safe abode in Tanzania
Ngorongoro. Tanzania has taken a significant step in wildlife conservation with the arrival of 18 white rhinos from South Africa, marking the first phase of a larger initiative to bolster the country’s rhino population.
 · 1dNew Vision on MSN
Tanzania receives 18 white rhinos from South Africa
AFPTanzania received 18 white rhinos from South Africa on Tuesday as it seeks to boost conservation and tourism, local authorities said.The move is part of a project that will see the East African nation receive a total of 36 white rhinos,
South Africa Prepares Trade Deal Meant to Ease Tensions With Trump
Lawmakers were warned that the United States is planning more punitive actions against the country. Officials hope a new trade deal will help repair the icy relations.

Microsoft to invest $300 million more

Microsoft to invest $300 million more in South Africa's AI infrastructure
To Grow Africa’s AI Economy, Microsoft Invests $300m In Datacenters
Microsoft to spend nearly $300M more in South Africa to boost AI infrastructure - report
South Africa sees modest Q4 growth on recovery in agriculture
South Africa's economy returned to modest growth in the fourth quarter of last year, helped by a recovery in agricultural output after the sector triggered a contraction in the previous quarter.
Trump wants to protect South Africa’s White farmers. But potential changes to trade privileges would hurt them
A contentious law that allows South Africa’s government to expropriate land has enraged the United States. Many fear that the African nation could now potentially lose some of its US trade privileges.
South Africa’s Electricity Minister on Edge Over Strained Supply
South Africa remains vulnerable to power outages due to unplanned breakdowns at existing plants and delays in bringing new ones on line, the country’s electricity minister warned.
South Africa defeats England by 7 Wickets, eliminates Afghanistan from ICC Champions
The 11th match of Group B in the ICC Champions tournament between South Africa and England took place at the National Stadium in Karachi on Saturday. England
Champions Trophy semi-final: Superb NZ set South Africa 363 to win
Cricket-New Zealand down S Africa to set up Champions Trophy final v India
New Zealand wins the toss and elects to bat in the Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa